Agnee(1988)
Agnee is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and produced by J. Om Prakash. The cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Chunky Panday, Amrita Singh, Mandakini, Moushumi Chatterjee, Anupam Kher, and Alok Nath. The story follows Pramod, a man who survives a murder plot and returns after 25 years to seek revenge against Shekawat, the man who stole his inheritance and his wife. The film explores themes of revenge, family bonds, and sacrifice. It features a soundtrack with songs by Mohammed Aziz and Alka Yagnik. Agnee was released in 1988 and is known for its emotional narrative and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- J. Om Prakash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Amit is a young doctor living a happy life. But a stranger named Pramod enters his home and reveals a dark secret. Pramod is Amit's real father, and he has been hiding for 25 years. A powerful villain named Shekawat wants them both dead. Amit must choose between his peaceful life and his father's fight for justice.
“The fire of revenge burns for 25 years”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Agnee
Cast reunions in this film: Chunky Pandey & Chunky Panday (22 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Asrani (16 films together), Asrani & Satyendra Kapoor (15 films together), Anupam Kher & Asrani (14 films together), Anupam Kher & Mithun Chakraborty (12 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Agnee' is the Hindi word for fire, symbolising the heated family conflict.
- It was produced and directed by J. Om Prakash, who often worked with actor Jeetendra in the 1980s.
- The soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular music duo of that era.
- Actress Sridevi, a major star then, was reportedly considered for the female lead but did not appear.
- The plot revolves around inheritance laws, a common theme in Hindi family dramas of the time.
- It released during a year with many multi-starrer films, facing tough box office competition.
- The film features action sequences typical of the late 80s, blending drama with physical confrontations.